Black and white ink print depicting two women. The woman on the left sits on floor with legs to one side, wearing kimono with a floral pattern; hair tied back. The woman on the right sits cross-legged, wearing kimono with a floral pattern; hair tied back with a stick; holding a book. Four decorative trays or boxes float in the air. A long thin object leans against the upper edge. Small flower designs are scattered in the air. The background is aged paper color. The print is titled and by Hishikawa Morofusa.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 18th century
- Medium:
- Monochrome woodblock print (sumie); ink on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 422 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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